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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.65, 402.10 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.65, 402.10 and 239.00 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.65 : 402.10 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.65/402.10 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.65x = 402.10 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.65x = 96,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,098.69/291.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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